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Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold' (Yarrow 'Cloth of Gold')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'
Other names
Yarrow 'Cloth of Gold'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Cloth of Gold' _ 'Cloth of Gold' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with light-green, finely divided leaves. From late summer to early autumn, it bears flat umbels of golden-yellow flowers.
Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold' (Yarrow 'Cloth of Gold') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grows well in moist, well-drained soil. Will also tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'
Other names
Yarrow 'Cloth of Gold'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Cloth of Gold' _ 'Cloth of Gold' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with light-green, finely divided leaves. From late summer to early autumn, it bears flat umbels of golden-yellow flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold' (Yarrow 'Cloth of Gold') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grows well in moist, well-drained soil. Will also tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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